--- title: Why It's the Prime Time to Use TikTok for Business description: TikTok is the fastest-growing social media platform worldwide with nearly 1 billion users already. 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If not, you should. This app has surpassed [1.5 million downloads](https://www.businessinsider.com/tiktok-hits-15-billion-downloads-outperforming-instagram-2019-11) in just 4 years.  Staying on top of the latest and greatest digital marketing trends is a must for companies that are hoping to grow. This is especially true for businesses that are hoping to target Gen Z.   To learn more about why it's a great idea to use TikTok for business, keep reading.    Related Post: [The Beginners Guide to Social Media Marketing](https://blog.envisionitsolutions.com/the-beginners-guide-to-social-media-marketing-why-it-matters) ## Masterful Marketing  As social media platforms have become a key marketing source for so many companies, users are becoming more aware of them. The increase of ads on these platforms has led users to use ad-blockers out of annoyance.   For this reason, it's becoming incredibly important for companies to create marketing that doesn't look like marketing.    Marketing should now work to be less invasive while still being able to grab your target audience's attention. Old marketing techniques do not work well with younger audiences, much of whom are using TikTok.    TikTok is a great platform for creating engaging content that your target demographic will be drawn to. Consider telling stories with your content while incorporating your brand. Traditional marketing will not help you [connect with Generation Z](https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2018/08/29/12-ways-to-market-to-generation-z/#c8c70a85d3b8), but utilizing new marketing techniques on TikTok can help.  ## Build Community   As video content becomes one of the most [successful marketing types](https://blog.envisionitsolutions.com/different-types-of-social-media-and-how-market-through-them), TikTok is becoming more important for businesses than ever.   TikTok is the perfect place for user-generated content. This allows you to connect and build community with your audience.   As young social media users value authenticity, building these connections will help to build brand awareness and loyalty amongst this demographic. Consider sharing ideas via video on this platform to connect to like-minded audiences. This will allow you to start a conversation with them.   Community building is at the heart of this platform. Make sure your company is taking advantage of this to build a community around your brand.    Challenges are another popular community-building tactic marketers can use on TikTok.   Create your own challenges, provoking users to create challenge videos in response to your own. Reward challenge winners with freebies from your company in exchange to create some buzz around your brand.  ## Great Influencer Marketing Opportunities  If you're not sure how to utilize this platform for your company on your own, try partnering with an influencer who can do the work for you.   Not only will your message likely be better received by using a [popular figure on this channel](https://www.businessinsider.com/tiktok-most-popular-stars-gen-z-influencers-social-media-app-2019-6), but you will also be able to put your brand in front of their large following. This puts your marketing message in the hands of someone who knows the ins and outs of the platform and how to engage their audience.  ## Latest Digital Marketing Trend: TikTok for Business  As this platform grows, it will only become a more necessary marketing method. This is a great channel for connecting with young audiences who are in need of engaging content and connection in order to build brand loyalty.   To stay ahead of your competitors, consider using TikTok for business today.    Are you looking for professional assistance that can take your digital marketing to the next level? Contact us today for [web and graphic design solutions](https://envisionitsolutions.com/contact-us/), plus so much more.    ![Kevin Gray](https://blog.envisionitsolutions.com/hubfs/kevin-author.jpg) ###### ABOUT THE AUTHOR | Kevin Gray Hello! 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